FAMOUS INVENTORS

Famous inventors are few and far between. Most people know about famous inventions but there are only a handful of well-know famous inventors. In this section we'll examine famous inventors and their amazing ideas.

In some cases, the lure of a Nobel Prize or publishing glory can lead even the most brilliant scientist astray. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the biggest lies, scams and scandals in the field of science. See more »

Between running a print shop, engineering the U.S. postal system, and helping sow the seeds of the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin also found time to draw up a vast collection of new devices. What are some of his most enduring inventions? See more »

You may not know who George Westinghouse is, but you know his name. It's adorned everything from televisions to light bulbs. Young science buffs may have entered the competition that once bore his name. Here are five of Westinghouse's inventions. See more »

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla changed the way that we use energy. Though the two were focused on the same field, and even worked together for a time, they were also bitter rivals. See if you can match the quotes to the right inventor. See more »

Sure, you may know him best as "the apples-and-gravity guy," but Sir Isaac Newton was arguably the greatest scientist who ever lived. His accomplishments and accolades read like a modern list of fake Chuck Norris trivia facts. Let's see if you can separate outlandish Newton lies from the equally amazing truths. See more »

Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made? See more »